Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in May. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.

LaunchLab Growth Demo Day

May 24, 5-7 p.m. (online)

This virtual event will feature pitches and product demos from the 12 companies that just completed Launch Greensboro’s LaunchLab Growth Accelerator Program.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

May 26, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)

Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.

1 Million Cups Charlotte

May 26, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.

Women > A Force in Business: Charlotte

May 26, 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (online)

NC Chamber’s popular Women > A Force in Business: Charlotte is back this year with a virtual program covering timely topics on leadership development, mentorship, self-care, financial health, and more.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

May 26, 9-10 a.m. (online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

Spotlight on Business & Nonprofit Resources to Help You Succeed

May 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (online)

Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center and the Winston Salem Forsyth County Public Library are hosting a virtual event series (held every Wednesday) featuring free library resources that nonprofits can use to research competition, find trends in their industry, and identify sales prospects and sources of supply.